Turkey at the Deaflympics facts for kids
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Turkey is a country that loves sports! Did you know they also compete in a special event called the Deaflympics? This is a huge international sports competition for deaf athletes. Just like the Olympics, athletes from all over the world come together to show their amazing skills.
Turkey first joined the Deaflympics in 1989. Since then, Turkish athletes have won a total of 108 medals! This shows how dedicated and talented they are.
Turkey's Medal Wins
Turkish athletes have done very well in both the Summer and Winter Deaflympics. They have won many medals over the years.
Summer Games Medals
The Summer Deaflympics are held every four years. Turkey has won most of its medals at these games. They have shown great improvement over time. For example, in 2017, they won a lot of medals!
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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| 1989 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 2005 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 10 |
| 2009 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 17 |
| 2013 | 7 | 9 | 19 | 35 |
| 2017 | 17 | 7 | 22 | 46 |
Winter Games Medals
The Winter Deaflympics also happen every four years. These games feature sports like skiing and snowboarding. Turkey has won one medal at the Winter Deaflympics.
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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| 2007 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
More About Turkish Sports
If you want to learn more about how Turkey competes in other big sports events, check out these pages:
- Turkey at the Paralympics
- Turkey at the Olympics
